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January 2025
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		1	2	3	4 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Gallipoli: The Fateful Campaign that Shaped Nations (On Campus and Zoom) January 4, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map The Gallipoli campaign is considered a major defeat for the Allies, but is seen as a defining moment in the national consciousness of Australia and New Zealand. It also solidified Mustafa Kemal Atatu?rk's reputation as a military leader, later leading to his role in founding modern Turkey. The class will explore this pivotal battle and include pictures from my visit to the battlefield last Spring. Coordinator: John Smith Read more...	5
6	7 9:30 am: Winter Study Groups Begin January 7, 2025 9:30 am Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Experiencing Art (On Campus) January 7, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class. Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fun and Games (On Campus) January 7, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game. Coordinator Nancy Mieszala Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety - The Spice of Life (on Zoom) January 7, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories (On Campus) January 7, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map “After Dinner Conversation” is a monthly eMagazine that publishes compelling “what if” scenarios of original philosophy and ethics short stories across genres. Accompanying discussion questions are provided to encourage intentional reflection and respectful debate. Copies of each week’s short stories will be sent to participants via e-mail. NOTE: eCopies may be available from your local library. For more information about this eMagazine see https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/magazine Coordinators: Ruth Sellers and Lynn Shevelenko Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Mastering PowerPoint Essentials and Classroom Technology (On Campus) January 7, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ICL Room 515 Map Join this engaging study group designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to design presentations and gain confidence in leveraging classroom technology. Participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into creating captivating presentations and utilizing technology to enhance classroom learning. Learn to incorporate multimedia elements, i.e., images, video, audio, transitions and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers to the class; however, if you are unable to bring your own equipment, you will benefit from this program as it will be held in the RU Computer Lab. Coordinator: Jeffery Gray Read more...	8 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Current Events (on Zoom) January 8, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome! Coordinator: Joan Brody Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: FDR’s “First 100 Days” (On Campus and Zoom) January 8, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Very soon the “First 100 Days” of the new administration will begin; a now common benchmark used to judge the productivity of a President. In this session we will look the origin of “The First 100 Days.” Coined by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, we will look at his first 100 days in office, a period of intense legislative action that laid the foundation for the New Deal. We will learn how FDR’s bold and swift measures transformed the federal government’s role during the Great Depression, reshaping American society and setting a precedent for future administrations. We will look at key policies and examine how FDR’s approach to governance helped restore hope and set the stage for recovery. Coordinator: Bob Masterson Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: America's Love-Hate Relationship with Guns (On Campus and Zoom) January 8, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Join us for an engaging and enlightening class that explores the intricate relationship between America and its love affair with guns, and the Second Amendment! Whether you're a gun owner, a non-gun owner, or simply someone intrigued by the cultural and legal aspects of firearms in the United States, this class promises something for everyone. Throughout this course, we'll delve into: The historical roots and contemporary interpretations of the Second Amendment, key Supreme Court and lower court decisions that have shaped the landscape of gun rights and regulations, an in- depth look at concealed carry laws and how they vary across states, the debates surrounding assault rifle bans and the use of bump stocks, and the pivotal Bruen decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and its impact on the current state of the law. Expect lively discussions, expert insights, and a balanced examination of the issues that keep this topic at the forefront of national discourse. This is not just a class—it's an opportunity to understand the complexities, passions, and legal frameworks that define America's unique relationship with guns. Coordinator: Jeffery Gray Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Flower in You – Advanced (On Campus) January 8, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes. Coordinator: Judy Krakowiak Read more... 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Multicultural Themes Book Club January 8, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Zoom Meeting Map The January selection is Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen, by Jose Anotonio Vargas (led by Andrea Zietlow. Read more...	9 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Come Play Bridge (On Campus) January 9, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety – The Spice of Life (On Campus) January 9, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coorinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Stoicism for a World out of Your Control (On Campus) January 9, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map Ancient wisdom to help find control and happiness in modern times. Stoicism is a philosophical way of life that began in ancient Greece, flourished in ancient Rome, influenced the early Christian church and the founders of the United States. We will cover the basic concepts of Stoicism and some modern adaptations. Coordinator: Paul Wherry Read more...	10	11	12
13 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: ICL Book Pick Up January 13, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm If you registered to pick up a copy of the ICL Reads selection Paradise Falls by Keith O'Brien, you may pick it up today. There will be curbside pickup service at the Rotunda Entrance to the Schaumburg Roosevelt Campus. Read more...	14 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Experiencing Art (On Campus) January 14, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class. Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fun and Games (On Campus) January 14, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game. Coordinator Nancy Mieszala Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety - The Spice of Life (on Zoom) January 14, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories (On Campus) January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map “After Dinner Conversation” is a monthly eMagazine that publishes compelling “what if” scenarios of original philosophy and ethics short stories across genres. Accompanying discussion questions are provided to encourage intentional reflection and respectful debate. Copies of each week’s short stories will be sent to participants via e-mail. NOTE: eCopies may be available from your local library. For more information about this eMagazine see https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/magazine Coordinators: Ruth Sellers and Lynn Shevelenko Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Mastering Keynote Essentials and Classroom Technology (On Campus) January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map Join this engaging study group designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively use Keynote for MAC to design presentations and gain confidence in leveraging classroom technology. Participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into creating captivating presentations and utilizing technology to enhance classroom learning. Learn to incorporate multimedia elements, i.e., images, video, audio, transitions and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers to the class; however, if you are unable to bring your own equipment, you will benefit from this program. Coordinator: Andrea Basalay Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Supreme Court: 2023 - 2024 Term (On Campus and Zoom) January 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map This study group will discuss some of the most significant cases from the Supreme Court's last term, including presidential immunity and cases limiting the power of governmental agencies. Coordinator: Les Miller Read more...	15 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Current Events (on Zoom) January 15, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome! Coordinator: Joan Brody Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: America's Love-Hate Relationship with Guns (On Campus and Zoom) January 15, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Join us for an engaging and enlightening class that explores the intricate relationship between America and its love affair with guns, and the Second Amendment! Whether you're a gun owner, a non-gun owner, or simply someone intrigued by the cultural and legal aspects of firearms in the United States, this class promises something for everyone. Throughout this course, we'll delve into: The historical roots and contemporary interpretations of the Second Amendment, key Supreme Court and lower court decisions that have shaped the landscape of gun rights and regulations, an in- depth look at concealed carry laws and how they vary across states, the debates surrounding assault rifle bans and the use of bump stocks, and the pivotal Bruen decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and its impact on the current state of the law. Expect lively discussions, expert insights, and a balanced examination of the issues that keep this topic at the forefront of national discourse. This is not just a class—it's an opportunity to understand the complexities, passions, and legal frameworks that define America's unique relationship with guns. Coordinator: Jeffery Gray Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Flower in You – Advanced (On Campus) January 15, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes. Coordinator: Judy Krakowiak Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Pre-Columbian Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes (On Campus and Zoom) January 15, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map We’ve all learned about the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But, what about those in our own backyard --- those of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes? For 3000 years before the Spanish conquest, indigenous societies flourished in these regions. In spite of having no contact with other ancient civilizations, they developed very complex societies with well-planned cities and amazing architecture, skilled craftsmanship, and many technological advancements. Join me as we explore the remarkable accomplishments of these fascinating peoples. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more...	16 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Come Play Bridge (On Campus) January 16, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety – The Spice of Life (On Campus) January 16, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coorinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Brahms – His Life and Music (On Campus and Zoom) January 16, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map With the help of Professor Robert Greenberg, we will explore the life and music of Brahms. He is considered one of the most important composers in classical music history and is often named as one of the "Three B's" of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. Brahms's work was vital in the creation of modern music, and he is known for his ability to combine the Classical and Romantic eras in his compositions. Coordinator: Gene Flynn Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Stoicism for a World out of Your Control (On Campus) January 16, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map Ancient wisdom to help find control and happiness in modern times. Stoicism is a philosophical way of life that began in ancient Greece, flourished in ancient Rome, influenced the early Christian church and the founders of the United States. We will cover the basic concepts of Stoicism and some modern adaptations. Coordinator: Paul Wherry Read more...	17 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Winter Lecture "Roadside Attractions: The History of the Road", Leslie Goddard January 17, 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am ICL RU Alumni Hall and Zoom Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning historian, author, actress and lecturer who has been presenting on topics in American history and women’s history for twenty years. Born in Illinois, Leslie is known nationally for her work bringing women’s history alive. Her repertoire of famous women includes television personality and cook Julia Child, first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy and more. Her acclaimed portrayal of art collector and Chicago socialite Bertha Honore Palmer won the Philip A. Danielson Award from Westerners International. Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual structures to attract passing motorists. Although the heyday passed with the arrival of interstate highways, thousands of quirky roadside attractions remain. Join pop culture historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. to explore these unique structures and what they tell us about the history of road travel. Read more...	18	19
20	21 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Experiencing Art (On Campus) January 21, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class. Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fun and Games (On Campus) January 21, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game. Coordinator Nancy Mieszala Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety - The Spice of Life (on Zoom) January 21, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories (On Campus) January 21, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map “After Dinner Conversation” is a monthly eMagazine that publishes compelling “what if” scenarios of original philosophy and ethics short stories across genres. Accompanying discussion questions are provided to encourage intentional reflection and respectful debate. Copies of each week’s short stories will be sent to participants via e-mail. NOTE: eCopies may be available from your local library. For more information about this eMagazine see https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/magazine Coordinators: Ruth Sellers and Lynn Shevelenko Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: How Colors Affect You: What Science Reveals (On Campus) January 21, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map There's more to colors than just aesthetics. There's an actual science behind how colors work on your eyes and your brain. And the secrets that scientists are uncovering offer astounding revelations on how colors influence the way you think, feel, and behave—often without your conscious awareness. Coordinator: Beth Lloyd Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Supreme Court: 2023 - 2024 Term (On Campus and Zoom) January 21, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map This study group will discuss some of the most significant cases from the Supreme Court's last term, including presidential immunity and cases limiting the power of governmental agencies. Coordinator: Les Miller Read more...	22 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Current Events (on Zoom) January 22, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome! Coordinator: Joan Brody Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Flower in You – Advanced (On Campus) January 22, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes. Coordinator: Judy Krakowiak Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Mastering Google Slides Essentials and Classroom Technology (On Campus) January 22, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ICL Room 515 Map Join this engaging study group designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively use Google Slides to design presentations and gain confidence in leveraging classroom technology. Participants will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into creating captivating presentations and utilizing technology to enhance classroom learning. Learn to incorporate multimedia elements, i.e., images, video, audio, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers to the class; however, if you are unable to bring your own equipment, you will benefit from this program as it will be held in the RU Computer Lab with access to computers. Participants will need access to a Google account to create presentations using Google Slides. Coordinator: Gene Flynn Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Pre-Columbian Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes (On Campus and Zoom) January 22, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map We’ve all learned about the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But, what about those in our own backyard --- those of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes? For 3000 years before the Spanish conquest, indigenous societies flourished in these regions. In spite of having no contact with other ancient civilizations, they developed very complex societies with well-planned cities and amazing architecture, skilled craftsmanship, and many technological advancements. Join me as we explore the remarkable accomplishments of these fascinating peoples. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more...	23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Come Play Bridge (On Campus) January 23, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety – The Spice of Life (On Campus) January 23, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coorinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy (On Campus and Zoom) January 23, 2025 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Session 1: Diabetes and Management will provide a general overview of how our body is affected by diabetes along with related topics, i.e., general signs/symptoms of diabetes, lab values and frequency of screening, medications that people tend to take for diabetes and how it works mechanistically in our body, counseling points and common reactions to the medications, directions on how to measure blood glucose, directions on how to inject insulin, directions on how to use different diabetes injectables (Ozempic, Monjaro, Victoza, Bydureon, and more). Session 2: Over the Counter Medications, Preventative Care, and Immunizations We will be discussing over the counter treatments for common issues which include pain, colds, cough, heartburn, and more. We will also be discussing examples of preventative care, the importance of preventative care, and immunizations that are recommended at specific ages. Coordinators: Beth Lloyd – Jan 23 and Ruth Sellers – Jan 30 Guest Speaker Coordinator: Nathaniel Nguyen Guest Speakers: Laura Licari, Rodrigo Estrada Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Brahms – His Life and Music (On Campus and Zoom) January 23, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map With the help of Professor Robert Greenberg, we will explore the life and music of Brahms. He is considered one of the most important composers in classical music history and is often named as one of the "Three B's" of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. Brahms's work was vital in the creation of modern music, and he is known for his ability to combine the Classical and Romantic eras in his compositions. Coordinator: Gene Flynn Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: DNA: Is This Something You Want to Use for Making Your Family Tree? (On Campus and Zoom) January 23, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map If you have or are thinking about creating a family tree, you probably know about using DNA as part that process. We will start by discussing how genetics can help find relatives and cover reasons for not using this technology. This part of the talk will include matters of privacy. However, I can help you decide whether you even want to use DNA in your research. If you opt to make genetics part of your family story, then I will cover what to expect and how to use it. I will share some of my finds and hope you will share your questions, successes, and brick walls. These talks are for novices and intermediate level genealogists. You do not need a family tree, an online account, or DNA test. Coordinator: Merle Silverstein Guest Speaker: Bob Silverstein Read more...	24 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Winter Lecture "Movie Music Romance II", John LeGear January 24, 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am ICL RU Alumni Hall and Zoom Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map John LeGear is a retired marketing communications specialist who dedicated 40 years to building and promoting national not-for-profit organizations in the fields of education, healthcare, and athletics. Schooled in Journalism and broadcast communications with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. John is a regular presenter at libraries throughout northern Illinois. Whether you appreciate the genuine creative genius of Hollywood’s most popular performers, composers and lyricists, or simply can’t get enough of the most sensational songs and dances from the past 100 years, please join us as narrator and film buff John LeGear presents Movie Music Romance II. Read more...	25	26
27	28 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Experiencing Art (On Campus) January 28, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 704 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class. Coordinators: Basilio King, Christopher Melby and Alfredo Rodriguez Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fun and Games (On Campus) January 28, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map Interested in competing with your ICLRU friends in this class to satisfy the ace in you? Join us in playing Quiddler, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride and other games. Join us in our fun and games. It’s always great to learn a new game. Coordinator Nancy Mieszala Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety - The Spice of Life (on Zoom) January 28, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coordinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: How Colors Affect You: What Science Reveals (On Campus) January 28, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map There's more to colors than just aesthetics. There's an actual science behind how colors work on your eyes and your brain. And the secrets that scientists are uncovering offer astounding revelations on how colors influence the way you think, feel, and behave—often without your conscious awareness. Coordinator: Beth Lloyd Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Puccini’s La Bohème: An Introduction (On Campus & Zoom) January 28, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Perhaps the most well-known, and certainly one of the most beloved, Puccini's La Bohe?me remains one of the most performed operas worldwide. Beautiful love story, memorable music, rich setting, themes of friendship, enlightenment and “good” versus “evil”, well-developed plot, and relatable story make La Bohe?me a timeless classic. This one-week class will explore these topics as well as musical highlights, historical and cultural events of 1830s Paris, and the background of Puccini, and his librettists. Coordinator: Ruth Sellers Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Supreme Court: 2023 - 2024 Term (On Campus and Zoom) January 28, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map This study group will discuss some of the most significant cases from the Supreme Court's last term, including presidential immunity and cases limiting the power of governmental agencies. Coordinator: Les Miller Read more...	29 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Current Events (on Zoom) January 29, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom Class Map Participate in interactive, stimulating, informative and controversial discussions of domestic and international current events. We’ll discuss State and Federal politics, important Supreme Court decisions and events that touch on all of us. Your participation will make for exciting and fascinating sessions. All Democrats, Republicans and Independents are welcome! Coordinator: Joan Brody Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Aaron Burr: American Intrigue (On Campus and Zoom) January 29, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map What became of Aaron Burr after his famous duel with Alexander Hamilton? This smooth-talker, who had a knack for separating people from their money, headed to the western territories. There he engaged in intrigue, international double-dealing and what many historians regard as attempted insurrection and treason. Or — was our “Falling Founding Father” innocent of all wrong-doing? Joyce Haworth will shed light on the duplicitous Burr and the shifting loyalties on the American frontier. Coordinator: Joyce Haworth Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Flower in You – Advanced (On Campus) January 29, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD Map One Stroke acrylic painting technique continues. A $5 supply fee will be collected at the first session. NOTE: This study group is only available to those who have previously participated in 5 or more classes. Coordinator: Judy Krakowiak Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Pre-Columbian Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes (On Campus and Zoom) January 29, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map We’ve all learned about the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But, what about those in our own backyard --- those of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes? For 3000 years before the Spanish conquest, indigenous societies flourished in these regions. In spite of having no contact with other ancient civilizations, they developed very complex societies with well-planned cities and amazing architecture, skilled craftsmanship, and many technological advancements. Join me as we explore the remarkable accomplishments of these fascinating peoples. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more...	30 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Come Play Bridge (On Campus) January 30, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ICL Room 705 Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 1-224-523-6497 Map This study group is for people who already know how to play bridge. Join us if you would like to meet other ICL members who play and want to have more opportunities to play the game. We welcome those who have recently learned the game as well as intermediate and advanced players. We will be playing for FUN, not cutthroat! Hopefully we can all learn from one another. NOTE: This is an ongoing study group, but new participants are always welcome. Coordinator: Andrea Zietlow Read more... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Variety – The Spice of Life (On Campus) January 30, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD Map This four-week study group, on Zoom Tuesday and in the classroom Thursday, begins January 7 and ends January 30. We are presenting “best of the best,” four of our most popular documentaries from previous sessions. The featured categories are comedy, entrepreneurship, adventure, and Broadway musicals, a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment. Coorinators: Mike and Marilyn Glass Read more... 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy (On Campus and Zoom) January 30, 2025 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map Session 1: Diabetes and Management will provide a general overview of how our body is affected by diabetes along with related topics, i.e., general signs/symptoms of diabetes, lab values and frequency of screening, medications that people tend to take for diabetes and how it works mechanistically in our body, counseling points and common reactions to the medications, directions on how to measure blood glucose, directions on how to inject insulin, directions on how to use different diabetes injectables (Ozempic, Monjaro, Victoza, Bydureon, and more). Session 2: Over the Counter Medications, Preventative Care, and Immunizations We will be discussing over the counter treatments for common issues which include pain, colds, cough, heartburn, and more. We will also be discussing examples of preventative care, the importance of preventative care, and immunizations that are recommended at specific ages. Coordinators: Beth Lloyd – Jan 23 and Ruth Sellers – Jan 30 Guest Speaker Coordinator: Nathaniel Nguyen Guest Speakers: Laura Licari, Rodrigo Estrada Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Brahms – His Life and Music (On Campus and Zoom) January 30, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map With the help of Professor Robert Greenberg, we will explore the life and music of Brahms. He is considered one of the most important composers in classical music history and is often named as one of the "Three B's" of classical music, along with Bach and Beethoven. Brahms's work was vital in the creation of modern music, and he is known for his ability to combine the Classical and Romantic eras in his compositions. Coordinator: Gene Flynn Read more... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: DNA: Is This Something You Want to Use for Making Your Family Tree? (On Campus and Zoom) January 30, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm TBD and Zoom Class Map If you have or are thinking about creating a family tree, you probably know about using DNA as part that process. We will start by discussing how genetics can help find relatives and cover reasons for not using this technology. This part of the talk will include matters of privacy. However, I can help you decide whether you even want to use DNA in your research. If you opt to make genetics part of your family story, then I will cover what to expect and how to use it. I will share some of my finds and hope you will share your questions, successes, and brick walls. These talks are for novices and intermediate level genealogists. You do not need a family tree, an online account, or DNA test. Coordinator: Merle Silverstein Guest Speaker: Bob Silverstein Read more...	31 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Winter Lecture "Indigenous Peoples’ History of Chicagoland", Josee Starr January 31, 2025 10:00 am – 11:30 am ICL RU Alumni Hall and Zoom Institute for Continued Learning Roosevelt 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377 USA 1-224-523-6497 Map Josee is an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes) of North Dakota, and also represents the Omaha Nation of Nebraska and Wiikwemkoong First Nation from Ontario, Canada. She grew up in the greater Chicago American Indian Community, learning her culture and traditional values. She has worked as an independent artist, and her background is in Cultural Education. She has been with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian since December 2019. Indigenous people have always lived in this area since time immemorial and were vital to the formation of Chicagoland as we know it. Join Josee Starr (Arikara, Omaha, Odawa) to learn about the Indigenous tribes, leaders, and cultures that influenced not only Chicago's founding, but also make up the thriving Native American community today. Read more...

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